Norway donates 14 IVECO LAV III armored patrol vehicles to Ukraine, Norwegian government website says.

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The government noted that the armored vehicles are being supplied at the request of the Ukrainian authorities in addition to other military equipment, such as artillery, man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and armored personnel carriers, which Norway has already transferred to Ukraine earlier..

“Norway continues to contribute to the struggle of Ukrainians for freedom. The government is constantly evaluating how Norway can further support Ukraine in defending the country from a Russian invasion,” said Norwegian Defense Minister Bern Arild Gramm..

The machines are a variant of the Iveco LMV - an army multi-purpose SUV with an armored body. The weight of the machine in the basic configuration is 7 tons, the maximum speed is 130 km / h, the cruising range is 600 km.

As of 2016, the Norwegian Armed Forces had 170 IVECO LAV vehicles in different versions..

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Recall, Norway transfers three long-range MLRS M270 multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine. To do this, the country is cooperating with the UK..

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